What airlines are recommended for traveling from California to Thailand, and what are the current COVID insurance requirements?

Airlines Travel to Thailand COVID Insurance Visa Guidelines International Flights Travel Tips

Mar 11, 2022

3 years ago

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Hello all, I have a few questions about travel from California LAX or SF. My brother-in-law is looking for a ticket to arrive here in 3 weeks. Can anyone recommend a good airline? I am thinking a layover in Taiwan would be ideal. Also, does he need to get covid insurance still or is it test and go now? I’d also appreciate any advice from someone who has made this trip recently. Thank you.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user inquired about airlines for traveling from California to Thailand, preferring a layover in Taiwan. Commenters suggested airlines such as EVA, ANA, Korean Air, and JAL, emphasizing that layovers should consider airport amenities. The discussion also highlighted that current COVID-19 regulations still require travelers to have insurance and a 'Test and Go' scheme is in effect.

Brandon ************

JAL is also an option

3 years ago

Michael ********

Test and go still in operation and insurance still required

3 years ago

Kei ****

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@Michael *******

Whats the cheapest and best Covid insurance? You have any recommendations? Thank you.

3 years ago

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@Kei ***

cheap and best dont normally go in same sentence. Check insurance topic this gets asked at least once a day. (Topics at top of page)

3 years ago

Kei ****

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@Michael *******

Best of the cheapest. Thanks, I’ll look it up. 🙏🏼

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Mike *******

There really is only 2 airlines he should consider. ANA or Korean Air. The layover means nothing, since he most likely won't be able to leave the airport. ANA flies though Tokyo, and is the shortest time he'll be over the ocean and sitting on a plane (11.5 hrs). Tokyo airport is a great layover airport with food and showers.

Korean air is over the ocean for about 13 hrs flight time. Biggest economy seats I've flown coming to Asia over 15 times. Great layover airport. Free showers. Massage, movie theater. Others will tell you airlines that fly through Singapore, but I would never want to be on a plane for 15 hrs. Plus I am not sure Singapore is still doing all their covid requirements do transit through. Personally i would choose ANA. I don't like being on airplanes that long, especially over a ocean. So I take the shortest route.

3 years ago

Kei ****

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@Mike ******

Wow Mike! Thanks a bunch. I passed on the great info. Could you also recommend the best website for booking? 🙏🏼

3 years ago

Mike *******

@Kei ***

book directly in their site. Ana.com Koreanair.com.

I found their prices in main website same or cheaper than 3rd party. ANA typically has one flight a day deep discount in their site. Btw I don't recommend exit seats. Yes a little more leg room, but it's right next to bathrooms and steward galley. Didn't sleep at all in my flight that I choose these seats. Lesson learned for me.

3 years ago

Kei ****

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@Mike ******

Thank you Mike. :)

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Tom ************

EVA

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